A protocol to train how to develop the Warrior mindset as a way to think about and understand issues; and to develop solutions.

1. Peak Performance Training:
alpha protocol for a
warrior mind
neurofeedback
via the

2. a warrior mind understands…
What is, is
What is, can only be known through experiencing
When ignorant, to intuit and sense what is; and to do nothing
Words hide truth that actions cannot
In fear, truth is ignored
People overcome by passion ignore logic and reason
Decisive action falters when fear of consequences sets in
With clarity and understanding, comes decisive, committed action
Committing to and taking action reveals then transforms what is

3. a warrior mind
means
mental readiness for
brain and body
demands
flexibility
grace
style
technique
strength
speed

4. Sequence of topics today
1. Peak Performance Training
2. The warrior zone
3. Neurofeedback
4. The brain deconstructed
5. Brainwaves
6. Conclusion

5. peak performance training

6. What, How, When to train?
• Can we “design” new training protocols to create the
warrior mindset?
• Can we “bypass” old, weak brain performance states; and
“install” new, powerful brain circuits?
• Can we “entrain” elements of a peak performance state, to
live & train in the zone; then perform when required?

7. What does “Mind Peak Performance Training”
mean in the context of a warrior mind?
• Training the attention network to sustain focused attention
• Training focus and alertness to meet heavy physical demand
• Training to keep focus up while keeping arousal/stress down
• Finding the best focus/arousal/attention balance for individuals
• Identifying individual brain “states” that are optimal for specific skills
• Performing at peak levels consciously despite environmental
stressors, noise and distractions.
• Learning to recognise your peak performance zone
PPT via Mental Toughness – Commitment, Confidence, Composure, Consistency & Concentration

8. Brain & Mind Self Awareness Check List
(T = True, F = False)
1. I am usually eager to perform.
2. I am free of anger, anxiety and stress when I face new challenges.
3. My pre-performance stress is not a problem.
4. My moods are not affected by my competitiveness and need to excel.
5. I get enough sleep.
6. My work and life are in balance.
7. My ability to concentrate over extended periods is generally good.
8. I am happy improving my physical & mental performance one day at a time.
(Each “True” answer scores 1 point. Scores of 6 or lower indicates you are probably not able to enter your PP zone)
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9. peak performance zone

10. Winning…
• Success occurs when an individual’s performance is high
enough, within the individual’s performance range zone.
• Being at the top of your range should be the goal in
training for peak performance.
• Winning is a side effect of peak performance within your
zone.
• Increasing the “top of your range zone” happens over time
as you continue peak performance training

11. The Peak Performance Zone
• The “Zone” involves a mental state, which includes motivation, attention, focus, centeredness,
energized relaxation, and awareness. These are trained and balanced through
neurofeedback
• Additional necessary factors include physical and mental health, appropriate rest, nutrition,
relaxation, and freedom from distress
• Neurofeedback helps you to recognise when you are in the “Zone”
• Once the “Zone” is experienced you won’t forget it. Knowledge of it assists in
organising yourself towards getting back into it
• Think of the “Zone” as a balanced mid-point of extremes. On one extreme is very low
activation such as during sleepy-relaxation with low motivation, which leads to minimal
performance. On the other extreme is extreme arousal, such as during excessive drive
and stress, which impairs performance. Finding your balance point leads to the “Zone”
• The “Zone” is an activated, prepared, fully focused state of relaxed, energised,
motivated consciousness, in which all other interfering issues disappear.

12. neurofeedback

13. Neurofeedback and what it does
Two Components:
• methodology of operant conditioning
which in a purposeful, systematic training,
gives one control over one’s emotions and
mind states, and the ability to get “into
the performance zone”
• equipment that monitors and measures
the electrical activity of the brain and
trains the brain to be readily available to
life’s requirements

14. Why Neurofeedback Works
(Operant Conditioning)
• Brain can change with assistance directed
by rewards: for example - light, video,
game points and sound
• Brain assists in finding best/better
approach using the newly built brain
pathways and networks
• Brain will remain in new state as it “feels
better”
• Brain is continually used, maintaining
“new skill”

15. “Hey, this is like I
am disk-cleaning
& defragmenting
my brain”

16. THEN
Neurofeedback up to 5 years ago
NOW

17. the brain deconstructed

18. Why the
technology
works…the
brain is
accurately
mapped!

19. THE potential
CEO of the BRAIN…
The Frontal Lobe
• makes choices & decisions
• focuses & maintains attention
on-task
• controls emotions & impulses
• maintains purpose
Are you connected to you brain?
Are you THE CEO of it?

20. Real Time
Brainwave
Acquisition
Signal
Cleaning and
Processing
(Artifacts)
Specific target
extraction
(Software/
Hardware)
Brainwave
Decoding
based on
Training
Protocol
Frequencies
Real Time
Feedback
(≤45 ms) (+ve
& -ve
(Entraining &
Reinforcement
of Hebb
Synapse)
The
Neurofeedback
process

21. brainwaves

22. Before & After
Peak Performance
Training
BEFORE, Brain Output - Unstable
Alpha – Stressed and Unfocused
Beta – Erratic Attention and Stressed
High Beta – Excited, Irritable & Stressed
AFTER, Brain Output – Stable
Alpha – Relaxed and Focused Creativity
Beta – Calm, Active problem solving
High Beta – Patient and powerful support
for High Order Thinking

23. Activities that correspond to various brainwave states
(should you choose not to train with neurofeedback):
• Delta: get some deep, uninterrupted sleep
• Theta: sustain the period before falling asleep
• Alpha: deep breathing (Yoga), connect to your body (Yoga again)
• SMR: play an individual sport such as squash, badminton
• Low Beta: read a non-fiction book (Economist) attentively (speed-read
eye-movements), juggle
• High Beta: hike in the dark…note your response to sudden
unknown sounds! Make yourself panic, obsess, get furious
• Gamma: do puzzles, play mazes, memory games

24. conclusion

25. What are the warrior-life implications for
Brain Peak Performance Training?
• Optimal performance in training develops through attention to detail &
self-discipline, which should lead to a lot of enjoyable hard work
• The training process & growth gradually leads to the growth of your
warrior personality
• Only your know how satisfied you are with your warrior development.
Dissatisfaction, can lead to greater self- awareness if addressed, or if
ignored lead to impaired performance
• Knowing about, and believing in yourself in relationship to your skill is
very important.
• Self-acceptance supports satisfaction with powerful warrior performance in
your zone

26. Organisations using Neurofeedback for
Physical Peak Performance Training…
• US Special Forces and Navy Seals training
• United States Olympic Training Center
• Singapore Olympic Sports Council
• Football clubs AC Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea
• Wingate Institute of Sports & Physical Education, Israel
• Australian Special Forces
• All Formula 1 teams
• West Point Military Academy
• NASA astronaut training center

27. Our expertise & offerings:
• training individuals to enter personal peak performance zones
• helping individuals control performance anxiety and stress
• achieving right attitude, winning before the game is played
Expected outcomes:
• personnel have the warrior mind-set, mental
toughness
• Able to consciously enter peak performance zones
• Have total confidence, focus & concentration on
skills execution in-performance